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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,105.24, 18,155.76 and 3,338.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,105.24, 18,155.76 and 3,338.16 is: 5,006.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,105.24 : 18,155.76 = 3,338.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,105.24/18,155.76 = 3,338.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,105.24x = 18,155.76 × 3,338.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,105.24x = 60,606,831.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,606,831.80/12,105.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,006.66

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